Blackboard 9.1 Resources
Online & Distributed Learning will be offering faculty support and training for Blackboard 9.1. Below are a few resources to help you get started.
ODL will host a series of trainings on Blackboard 9.1, for a list of dates and times, please visit our Trainings & Events section. To register, please send an email to odl@csusb.edu or call us at x77439.
Getting Started
Source: Blackboard OndemandGetting to know the new Bb9 course environment (interactive video)
Getting started with course content (PDF)
Creating a content area and add items (interactive video)
Creating groups (interactive video)
Creating a Grade Center Column (interactive video)
Using Adaptive Release (interactive video)
Using the Text Editor (interactive video)
Creating a blog (interactive video)
Creating a Wiki (interactive video)
Creating a Mashup (interactive video)
Other Useful Resources
These resources have been developed by other campuses and provide quick tips on different topics regarding Blackboard 9. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we would be glad to provide further assistance.
Source: CSU Fresno
Assessment and Evaluation Tools (PDF)
Topics include:
Review status, statistics, course reports, performance dashboard, early warning system, creating tests, assignment manager, rubrics, and safe assignment.
Interactive Tools (PDF)
Topics include:
Blogs, course calendar, collaboration tool, discussion boards, glossary, groups, journals, messages, email, and wikis.
Grade Center (PDF)
Topics include:
Setting up and customization, creating categories, adding grads, adding comments, attaching feedback, adding and calculating extra credit,
weighted column, grading scales, filter and smart views, sending email from grade center.
Source: University of Southern California
Adding or Uploading a Syllabus (video)
Creating Announcements (video)
Creating Assignments (video)
Grading Assignments (video)